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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.76, 22,543.68 and 9,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.76, 22,543.68 and 9,619.44 is: 13,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.76 : 22,543.68 = 9,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.76/22,543.68 = 9,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.76x = 22,543.68 × 9,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.76x = 216,857,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,857,577.14/16,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.40

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